What are the factors that affect wind motion 1 Pressure gradient 2 Coriolis force 3 Centripeta...........

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What are the factors that affect wind motion?

1. Pressure gradient

2. Coriolis force

3. Centripetal Acceleration

4. Frictional force

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Explanation:

Since pressure differences are mainly caused by unequal heating of the earth’s surface, solar radiation may be called the ultimate driving force of the wind. If the earth were stationary and had a uniform surface, air would flow directly from high pressure areas to low pressure areas. Because none of these conditions exist, the direction and speed of wind are controlled by a number of factors. These are pressure gradient, the Coriolis effect, the centripetal acceleration and friction